Oh yeah? [And because he's curious and trying to pretend his own misery doesn't exist- ] What's wrong about feathers?

[Listen. He has feathery wings. This feels relevant to him.]

[He's in the middle of a sip when Childermass asks his question, and that makes him pause a second. Fortunately, it's... been a little while since him and Psi ran into each other. He can manage this.]

Yeah, s'been a right pain. I'm not sure what it is, but I don't think the Ringmaster's vague instructions have been helpin' me any. Would like ta taste cake and things again, but I'm wonderin' if maybe that'll be a while before I get the chance.